The challenges of erecting the statue of liberty demonstrates that various groups of citizens were not supportive of the statue because liberty was not distributed equally among them. The Statue of Liberty as Idea, Symbol, and Historical Presence
The statue is known as a grandeur symbol and has transformed into one of the most venerated monuments in history
21 years elapsed between the genesis of the idea for the statue and its completion in the New York Harbor
Even as the statue was being loaded onto a ship, the fund raising campaign to build the pedestal stalled.
Statue of Liberty prevailed against all odds on its official opening day
On the opening day, women suffragists came to demand equal treatment for women
During the ceremony, the President's remarks was a high point
Edith Hartman, and immigrant from Europe, also recalled her first view of Liberty
A collection of essays took shape in the Smithsonian Institution
Preparing the book led people to find another emanation of Liberty from halfway around the world.
Visitors in Tienanmen Square witnessed an unusual sight, The Goddess of Democracy
The statue symbolized the yearning for freedom and democracy placed alongside China's dictator inspired utmost fear.
The Beijing statue was created by students who had organized pro-democracy demonstration against the Chinese government.
The statue was designed to be a universal symbol for the spread of freedom and self government
The statue is celebrated as the world's most celebrated symbol of American freedom and democracy
Laboulaye wanted to give America a gift to bolster the relationship between the two countries.
That evening discussion led to the decision to build a statue honoring America that would be situated in New York
The statue of Liberty originated as a gift to symbolized the friendship of France and the US.
Nadira's Question(s):
Was the Goddess of Democracy only in China for 5 days?
Thesis Statement: The Statue was known as a symbol of freedom, but also known as a historical challenge many faced to bring this great sculpture into the New York Harbor. Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States
Bartholdi told Mr. Morton that the statue was now complete and the labor for taking it down to shipment to America would require at least 3 months.
Concerns were set place for when the statue will finally be set upon the pedestal on Bedloe's Island.
The Washington Cabinet had a variance with a contract with the treatment of reciprocity agreed in between the two governments in 1879 upon the establishment of the direct line constructed by the French Company Paris-New York
The American Cable wanted to change its rates, they wanted the rates between France and America to be the same as any other European country and America.
Another conflict arose because of passports and certificate of Naturalization.
A claim between France and America arose another conflict.
The Invitation to The Inauguration
It states the Statues Inauguration, and inviting people to Bedloe's Island in the New York Harbor.
Publishers Weekly
The committee in charge of the construction of the base and pedestal call attention that they have prepared miniature statuette to sell to people to raise money for the pedestal.
The committee also prepared a furnished model 12 inches tall, at $5 each delivered.
Roosevelts Address at the Statue of Liberty
Roosevelt talks about the true meaning behind Liberty and what he'd hope it would become.
The Freedom of the City
Bartholdi was welcomed into New York, and spoke some speeches about how happy he was and was thankful for all the nice things everyone said.
Sites for the Liberty
Are saying that "Liberty Enlightening The World" should be erected at the Battery.
It is a better place for sightseers to congregate than the little island.
If it was moved to Battery it would take less money and the pedestal could look much better because their would be enough money to pursue the artistic creation more.
Massive Base for the Statue
The massive base for the statue has been completed.
It consists of a step pyramid, the steps 3ft. high, with a base 91ft.sq. a top surface of 67ft.sq. and height of 52ft. and 10in.
It is expected by July the first course of the granite will be laid and the work will be rapidly pushed as long as the money holds.
There is a sufficient sum and by Oct. 1st it is expected that the pedestal will be finished.
The pedestal will be 117 ft. high
People came to see the pedestal and Gen. Stone said "We have enough money to make a good commencement on the pedestal."
Mr. Spaulding, treasurer of the committee, when asked how much money was in the treasury said "We need $100,000 more than we have to finish the pedestal. The foundation mass cost about $80,000."
After Mr. Chance looked at the view from the unfinished pedestal said "not alone this view, but this great foundation, they would contribute to our fund. I have been through Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, Missouri, Kansas, Dakota, Utah and Wyoming, and in every principal city have organized committees to carry on the work of swelling the fund. A few contributions have come in--not very large ones. But everywhere I was assured that we should have help."
The Statue of Liberty The Report of the Major Heap
Major Heap declares that the statue is structurally weak, defenseless against Time's erosive tooth, and liable to become a burden and sorrow to the lighthouse board.
Miniature Statuettes of Liberty
The committee in charge of the pedestal and erecting the statue had to raise more funds for its completion, in order to do that the have prepared models furnished by the artist that are in perfect simile, which they are delivering to subscribers throughout the United States.
It is estimated that $40,000 is yet needed to pay for the iron fastenings and the erection of the statue.
It is believed that the miniature statuettes will produce the desired amount.
The smallest statuette is 6 inches in height and is sold at $1 delivered. A larger size is sold at $5 and is 12 inches.
MY ESSAY =)
This statue was given as a gift from France to America, America completely disagreed with the fact that France wanted them to pay for half of the statue when it was their gift. They thought this idea was ridiculous,
my topics : america beleived france should pay for the whole statue
Nadira Rahman
The challenges of erecting the statue of liberty demonstrates that various groups of citizens were not supportive of the statue because liberty was not distributed equally among them.The Statue of Liberty as Idea, Symbol, and Historical Presence
- The statue is known as a grandeur symbol and has transformed into one of the most venerated monuments in history
- 21 years elapsed between the genesis of the idea for the statue and its completion in the New York Harbor
- Even as the statue was being loaded onto a ship, the fund raising campaign to build the pedestal stalled.
- Statue of Liberty prevailed against all odds on its official opening day
- On the opening day, women suffragists came to demand equal treatment for women
- During the ceremony, the President's remarks was a high point
- Edith Hartman, and immigrant from Europe, also recalled her first view of Liberty
- A collection of essays took shape in the Smithsonian Institution
- Preparing the book led people to find another emanation of Liberty from halfway around the world.
- Visitors in Tienanmen Square witnessed an unusual sight, The Goddess of Democracy
- The statue symbolized the yearning for freedom and democracy placed alongside China's dictator inspired utmost fear.
- The Beijing statue was created by students who had organized pro-democracy demonstration against the Chinese government.
- The statue was designed to be a universal symbol for the spread of freedom and self government
- The statue is celebrated as the world's most celebrated symbol of American freedom and democracy
- Laboulaye wanted to give America a gift to bolster the relationship between the two countries.
- That evening discussion led to the decision to build a statue honoring America that would be situated in New York
- The statue of Liberty originated as a gift to symbolized the friendship of France and the US.
Nadira's Question(s):Thesis Statement: The Statue was known as a symbol of freedom, but also known as a historical challenge many faced to bring this great sculpture into the New York Harbor.
Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States
The Invitation to The Inauguration
Publishers Weekly
Roosevelts Address at the Statue of Liberty
The Freedom of the City
Sites for the Liberty
Massive Base for the Statue
The Statue of Liberty The Report of the Major Heap
Miniature Statuettes of Liberty
MY ESSAY =)
This statue was given as a gift from France to America, America completely disagreed with the fact that France wanted them to pay for half of the statue when it was their gift. They thought this idea was ridiculous,
my topics : america beleived france should pay for the whole statue